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Ford Transit

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,496 cc

L27 BSAMOT history

L27 BSA is a red diesel Ford Transit first used on 1 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 133,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

L27 BSA red Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
133,295 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 BSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 BSA was last recorded at 133,295 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 1,591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,704 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,591 miles
Average per year
3,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,295 miles
  • 2025 – 131,704 miles
  • 2024 – 129,284 miles
  • 2023 – 128,146 miles
  • 2019 – 128,085 miles
  • 2018 – 127,273 miles
  • 2017 – 126,674 miles
  • 2016 – 125,915 miles
  • 2014 – 123,247 miles
  • 2013 – 122,723 miles
  • 2012 – 119,005 miles
  • 2011 – 109,491 miles
  • 2010 – 97,926 miles
  • 2009 – 92,301 miles
  • 2008 – 84,828 miles
  • 2007 – 75,487 miles
  • 2006 – 63,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,295 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,295 miles (+1,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    133,295 miles
    Test number
    189580173774
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass131,704 miles (+11)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    131,704 miles
    Test number
    736270134689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Body Corroded

  3. Fail131,693 miles (+2,409)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,693 miles
    Test number
    300794581445
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Body Corroded

  4. Pass129,284 miles (+1,138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    129,284 miles
    Test number
    380691440067
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle is undersealed

  5. Pass128,146 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    128,146 miles
    Test number
    850477415324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail128,135 miles (+50)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,135 miles
    Test number
    248424056696
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail128,085 miles (+812)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,085 miles
    Test number
    673072630347
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis has had a lot of welding.

  8. Pass127,273 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    127,273 miles
    Test number
    704594378919
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear spring eye bushes split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear spring eye bushes split
    • AdvisoryRear chassis has been welded.

  9. Fail127,264 miles (+590)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,264 miles
    Test number
    428245803718
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear spring eye bushes split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear spring eye bushes split
    • AdvisoryRear chassis has been welded.

  10. Pass126,674 miles (+759)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    126,674 miles
    Test number
    723189680590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  11. Pass125,915 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    125,915 miles
    Test number
    675827452323
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front cross member
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing

  12. Fail125,913 miles (+2,666)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,913 miles
    Test number
    388498220709
    • FailureFuel hose leaking possible leak off pipes (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front cross member
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing

  13. Pass123,247 miles (+524)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    123,247 miles
    Test number
    687958304376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,723 miles (+3,718)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    122,723 miles
    Test number
    657867593220
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll rear leaf spring rubbers worn
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  15. Pass119,005 miles (+9,514)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    119,005 miles
    Test number
    558466772293
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • NoteAll rear leaf spring rubber bushes worn but no movement in them.

  16. Pass109,491 miles (+11,565)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    109,491 miles
    Test number
    815904761232
    • NoteAll rear leaf spring rubbers worn slightly
    • NoteO/s/f door step inner + outter staring to corrode

  17. Pass97,926 miles (+8)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    97,926 miles
    Test number
    262043770287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteSlight oil leak gearbox

  18. Fail97,918 miles (+5,617)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,918 miles
    Test number
    372381470229
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteSlight oil leak gearbox

  19. Pass92,301 miles (+10)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    92,301 miles
    Test number
    302164169433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NotePropshaft center bearing housing assembly worn

  20. Fail92,291 miles (+7,463)5 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,291 miles
    Test number
    703640269269
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NotePropshaft center bearing housing assembly worn

  21. Pass84,828 miles (+313)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    84,828 miles
    Test number
    361351868494
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  22. Fail84,515 miles (+9,028)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,515 miles
    Test number
    283524058274
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureLeaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRegistration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  23. Pass75,487 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    75,487 miles
    Test number
    352308547247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail75,405 miles (+12,114)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,405 miles
    Test number
    340486947485
    • FailureCentre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass63,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    63,291 miles
    Test number
    572151356249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail63,291 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,291 miles
    Test number
    922648646281
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about L27 BSA

Does L27 BSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 BSA is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 BSA?
The MOT on L27 BSA is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 BSA done?
L27 BSA was recorded at 133,295 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 3,564 miles a year.
Has L27 BSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 BSA has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L27 BSA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L27 BSA find?
L27 BSA passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides.

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